Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

[The Face]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

I hate to ask a stupid question but I'm trying to get my controller working and I have discovered that FFXI is trying to use an old virtual controller that I no longer have. I discovered this when I attempted to set up the controller for the game and it was unresponsive. When I attempted to set up the controller for Play Online it gave me the option of which controller to use and once I selected the correct controller for Play Online it responded.

How can I get the config utility to revert to the correct controller when I try to configure it?

[Elodi]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

Hi guys

I am running a Sony Vaio with windows 7 on a 64 bit system.

I have loaded and XDCB 0.2.7 and installed it as administrator and loaded in the certificate.

The emulator opens and I have setup my wireless xbox controller.

I have opened up POL config utility and set up controller.
I have also opened up the FFXi config utility and set up my controller on that as well and it all the tests show that it is working fine on all buttons etc.

When I run POL my controller works however when I run FFxi and try to play the controller doesn't function at all.

Any ideas guys? Have I missed doing something?

Please help..

Many thanks

Elodi

[Novalmauge]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

Alright, So I felt like a genius when I found this new driver stated above... Got FFXI working perfectly how I remember it. (use to ps2 controller instead of xbox but thats a minor detail)

With one fix came one problem... This new driver seems to cause FFXIV to stop reading my controller's inputs all together so rather than having full controller for FFXIV and Trigger'less FFXI. I have full FFXI and NO FFXIV.

[WolfeMasters]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

I wonder if anyone could assist me. I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and I am having issues getting my wired Xbox 360 controller to work properly. All the buttons work, but the triggers are non-responsive. I have tried a few different programs, but unfortunately I am still unable to get everything to work properly.

I can currently play on my Xbox 360, but playing on PC is so much nicer. The load times are severely reduced and everything runs smoother (without the slight hesitation whenever I zone).

Could anyone here possibly dumb it up for me or provide me an updated walk-through? I tried the one provided here and found more than one fault when trying to get things to work.

[LinkCloud]

Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO x64

XBox 360 Wirless Controller working perfectly:

Previous tries:
Xpadder - having some problems with arrow keys mappings stepping on camera movements, macro pallets were slow
XBCD - no good for wireless

How I got it to work:
1) I first installed the Microsoft XBox 360 Accessories Software from here:
- Download Gaming Software
- Note: This is not really necessary but allows your computer to recognize accessory add ons like play and charge kit.

2) Then I downloaded the "English version of XBOX360 wireless controller" driver from here:
- x360wc.tripod.com/x360wc.en/index.html

3) Then to install go to device manager:
- Note: Following instructions are assuming you installed accessory pack; if not, steps will be similar but not same.
- There should be a section called "XBox 360 Peripherals"
- There should only be one device listed below if you don't have anything plugged in besides wireless receiver and controller on (I believe it is something like XBox 360 Wireless Controller or Receiver).
- Select this and choose to update the driver.
- Select the driver from the location you installed it at.
- Note: If this is not detailed enough, check out the readme that resides in the directory the driver is in.

4) Configure the controller:
- Control Panel -> Game Controllers -> Select Controller -> Go into Properties
- Play around in the Settings Profile to test it (see that triggers are mapped to buttons and force feedback works)
- Go to the Directional Pad tab and change the Pad function to Slider 1 / Slider 2 (this solves d pad config problems in the ffxi config)
- Go to the Buttons tab and change the ring of light setting to what ever you want (something to indicate that the controller is on). I chose "Flash then stay lit 1." This will not tell you battery power of controller, but you can always plug in your play and charge kit and continue to play if you suspect the battery is low ^^
- Adjust the force feedback if you'd like. Note the ffxi config will probably give you a really weak feedback vibration test but it worked great in game for me fighting buggards, etc.

5) Go to FFXI config tool.
- Map all your buttons.
- I mapped everything the same as the XBOX 360 control scheme since that's what I usually play on.

6) Everything should work.
- This is not a perfect step-by-step work for all, but if you play around with it you can get it to work with these drivers. If you follow these steps, and you are using Windows XP you shouldn't have any problems.

Good Luck! Hope this solves all your problems, and if you know who wrote those drivers, tell her/him I said thanks!!

This has always been able to get me to the right direction; however, I will help you guys out. When he said:

6) Everything should work.
- This is not a perfect step-by-step work for all, but if you play around with it you can get it to work with these drivers.

He wasn't kiddin'.

I have performed the following step-by-step on about 6 x64 PCs for Windows XP, Vista, and even Se7eN on my own system. Some of this stuff seems ritualistic, I know. Those of us who have lost countless hours know this is no small feat to achieve short of sacrificing a few cattle after bathing them in cat blood. Have you ever tried to bathe something in cat blood? Those kitties fight!

How I got it to work:
1) I downloaded the driver I needed from the website CrashenX did.
- www katch.ne.jp/~morii/index.html

I have linked the rapidshare files in the event you can’t navigate the site.

*off topic* I want you guys to know that I love you. I can't post links because this is my first post so this is taking me 5x as long because I'm stupid and I keep pasting links then I have to go back and fix my post. . . *off topic*

2) Setup the driver file in the right folders:
- copy "x360wcffd.x64.dll", "x360wcffd.x86.dll", "x360wchm.sys", and "x360wcps.dll" (The dll and sys files)
- paste them into \Windows\System32 and \Windows\SysWOW64

3) Then to install go to device manager:
- Select your XBox 360 controller device.
- Select this and choose to update the driver.
- Select the driver from \Windows\SysWOW64.

4) Configure the controller:
- NOTE: Now for the tricky part, if I do it this way I can get it to work each time so pay attention!
- Open the application that came with drivers.
- Bottom right of taskbar > right-click controller > Properties
- Play around in the Settings Profile to test it (see that triggers are mapped to buttons and force feedback works)
- Go to the Directional Pad tab and change the functions to (None).
- Go to the Thumbsticks tab and change the Right Thumbstick functions to (None).
- Go to the Advanced tab and change Functions and Tick Advanced Settings > "Based on the center" for Z Axis and Z Rotation.
- Go to the Buttons tab and change Xbox "Guilde" Button to Button 32.
- Change the ring of light setting to what ever you want (something to indicate that the controller is on). I chose "Flash then stay lit 1." This will not tell you battery power of controller, but you can always plug in your play and charge kit and continue to play if you suspect the battery is low ^^

- Apply your settings!

5) Finish the setup:
- Open FFXI Config Utility
- General Tab > Gamepad Settings
- Setup the buttons to how you want and disregard Movement, Camera, and Menus for now.
- Start with Movement and setup through FFXI Config Utility.
- Test Gamepad, it should work.
- Go to the Thumbsticks tab and change the Left Thumbstick functions to Slider 1 / Slider 2 > Apply.
- In FFXI Gamepad settings config your Menus.
- NOTE: Now would be a good time to setup PlayOnline's Gamepad if you use it.
- Go to the Thumbsticks tab and change the Left Thumbstick functions to X Rotation / YRotation > Apply.
- In FFXI Gamepad settings config your Camera.
- Note: I'm sure you are already ahead of me if you are testing this out but I'll post the rest for the others.

6) Normalize the Controller:
- In the 360wc config, change the following
- Go to the Thumbsticks tab and change the Right Thumbstick functions to X Rotation / YRotation.
- Go to the Directional Pad tab and change Functions to Slider 1 / Slider 2.
- Adjust the force feedback if you'd like. Note the ffxi config will probably give you a really weak feedback vibration test but it worked great in game for me fighting buggards, etc.
- To remove Rumble pad bug, Controller Schemes tab > Test force Feedback > Slider to Max > Press "OK"
- In FFXI Gamepad don't click any directional control button!
- Press Test Gamepad, everything should work!
- Press "OK" and Save that crap!

If this didn't work, you may have so many 360 Controller drivers setup you need to start over. This has been tested several times through several setups and several PCs. I hope this can help you. No animals were killed in the making of this guide. . .

Windows XP x64 Files

Wireless Only

rapidshare.com/files/369302593/x360wc.wnet.x64.20100321.zip

Windows Vista x64 Files

Wireless Only

rapidshare.com/files/369302147/x360wc.wlh.x64.20100321.zip

Windows 7 x64 Files

Wireless Only

rapidshare.com/files/369301886/x360wc.win7.x64.20100321.zip

[Darkzeru]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

So my understanding.... I can't use XBCD on Vista ( I have 32bit Vista Business)
Exactly how do you use Xpadder? I downloaded it. I have the buttons recognize on the interface but how do I apply those buttons to FFXI?

[Maerina]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

SYSTEM INFO:

• Windows Vista x64
• Wireless Controller & USB Receiver
• Ready Driver Plus
• 2007 JP x64 Wireless Driver

Ok, so I've taken quite some time to try and figure out and set up my new controller for FFXI, but I've run across some problems.

At first, I was using the supplied, official Microsoft drivers and calibrated my sticks using the properties feature in joy.cpl. I tested my controls out in the same program, and then proceeded to boot up the game only to realize "Hey, my controller isn't responding at all."

So I did a "quick" search and found several references, including this thread, and read up on the various ways to try and get a working button layout.

Now, I don't have any sort of wired connection, so the most recent JP drivers and XBCD were out of the question, and I'd rather not install any unnecessary programs (xpadder) that would create a hassle for my play.

Out of all the various threads, Edgetheninja/ZeRoLiMiT seemed to be a reoccurring source of helpful information and he just so happened to share my OS/controller combo. So after several hours and a good half-baker's-dozen reboots, I had both the correct JP drivers and RD+ installed and ready to go.

With everything seemingly set to go, I opened up FFXI Config and went to Gamepad Settings to emulate the 360's natural button scheme. Got everything paralleling its regular function and went to Test Gamepad, only to find out that my sticks' calibration were way out of whack, hanging to a single corner and unable to offer the full 360 degrees as normal.

So, after numerous attempts at fiddling with the sticks' axis, checking and unchecking inversion, and purposefully inputting irregular calibration data in FFXI Config itself, I still can't get my calibration back to a regular setting.

So please, I need help. I'm pretty much fed up with it at this point.
Should I reinstall the MS drivers and try to uncalibrate my controller to see if that magically fixes things once I get them back to my current settings? Or do any of you have a better plan or idea?

I'm having the same goddamn issue. If anyone knows what's going on, <Please assist.>

[Sorcerervivi]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

Ah, gay. Thank you thought. i guess i need to remap them... Vista sucks railroad spikes.

[Kailea]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

Okay i tried everything; i've read on every forum. But nothing seem to work. And all i want is for my Wired 360 Left and Right Triggers to function on my lab top as CTRL and ALT macros like it does on 360. I've downloaded everything. After each download i went to my FFXI configs and L/R triggers weren't working. I don't wanna remap my buttons cause i play on lab top and 360 at the same time and dont wanna hit RB and LB for one LT RT for another. So, can someone please help me out.

if you have vista or w7 your out of luck, custom drivers dont work, and mapping CTRL/ALT to the triggers using Xpadder, will result in that little delay. Your only option is to remap them, with Xpadder, I set my two shoulders as macro buttons, and my left trigger as auto run, and right trigger as F8 (replacing SW keyboard)

[Sorcerervivi]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

Okay i tried everything; i've read on every forum. But nothing seem to work. And all i want is for my Wired 360 Left and Right Triggers to function on my lab top as CTRL and ALT macros like it does on 360. I've downloaded everything. After each download i went to my FFXI configs and L/R triggers weren't working. I don't wanna remap my buttons cause i play on lab top and 360 at the same time and dont wanna hit RB and LB for one LT RT for another. So, can someone please help me out.

[aaronmorg]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

I ended up figuring out Xpadder. not how I wanted to get it working, but it works, I suppose

Now I have an xbox controller-shaped portion of my keyboard :D

[Kailea]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

System:
Vista 64 bit
WIRED Controller
4 gigs Ram
idk what video card but FF XI runs fine...

Ok. I must be a complete newb... I have tried EVERYTHING! I have tried MS drivers, XBCD (many versions), Xpadder, and even the japanese driver for a WIRELESS remote...

Could someone please hold my n00by hand and walk me through the steps to getting the god awful piece of gaming equipment to work.

When I go to Gaming Controllers on my control panel, it registers that my controller is working (sticks, butons, etc.) But when I go into FFXI Config, the buttons or sticks do not register. I have tried installing the drivers and the ones I install never show up on the list when I'm updating drivers.

If someone could PLEASE help me. I will give you my first born... please...

have you checked the box that says enable game pad? ;p

if so.... then I don't know what to tell ya, other then go get another controller, or something.

[aaronmorg]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

System:
Vista 64 bit
WIRED Controller
4 gigs Ram
idk what video card but FF XI runs fine...

Ok. I must be a complete newb... I have tried EVERYTHING! I have tried MS drivers, XBCD (many versions), Xpadder, and even the japanese driver for a WIRELESS remote...

Could someone please hold my n00by hand and walk me through the steps to getting the god awful piece of gaming equipment to work.

When I go to Gaming Controllers on my control panel, it registers that my controller is working (sticks, butons, etc.) But when I go into FFXI Config, the buttons or sticks do not register. I have tried installing the drivers and the ones I install never show up on the list when I'm updating drivers.

If someone could PLEASE help me. I will give you my first born... please...

[Reilk]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

SYSTEM INFO:

• Windows Vista x64
• Wireless Controller & USB Receiver
• Ready Driver Plus
• 2007 JP x64 Wireless Driver

Ok, so I've taken quite some time to try and figure out and set up my new controller for FFXI, but I've run across some problems.

At first, I was using the supplied, official Microsoft drivers and calibrated my sticks using the properties feature in joy.cpl. I tested my controls out in the same program, and then proceeded to boot up the game only to realize "Hey, my controller isn't responding at all."

So I did a "quick" search and found several references, including this thread, and read up on the various ways to try and get a working button layout.

Now, I don't have any sort of wired connection, so the most recent JP drivers and XBCD were out of the question, and I'd rather not install any unnecessary programs (xpadder) that would create a hassle for my play.

Out of all the various threads, Edgetheninja/ZeRoLiMiT seemed to be a reoccurring source of helpful information and he just so happened to share my OS/controller combo. So after several hours and a good half-baker's-dozen reboots, I had both the correct JP drivers and RD+ installed and ready to go.

With everything seemingly set to go, I opened up FFXI Config and went to Gamepad Settings to emulate the 360's natural button scheme. Got everything paralleling its regular function and went to Test Gamepad, only to find out that my sticks' calibration were way out of whack, hanging to a single corner and unable to offer the full 360 degrees as normal.

So, after numerous attempts at fiddling with the sticks' axis, checking and unchecking inversion, and purposefully inputting irregular calibration data in FFXI Config itself, I still can't get my calibration back to a regular setting.

So please, I need help. I'm pretty much fed up with it at this point.
Should I reinstall the MS drivers and try to uncalibrate my controller to see if that magically fixes things once I get them back to my current settings? Or do any of you have a better plan or idea?

[Sethe]

Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO

Here's the URL to some updated drivers:

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